After School Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: After-school Teacher Responsible To: Site Director Location: MRIS Adventure Club

Hours Of Work: Upon School Dismissal (2:15) until 6:00pm & other out of school times.

Job Summary:

An after-school teacher is responsible to the center director for the implementation and ongoing success of the center’s program.

Teachers are expected to work and relate on a day-to-day basis with all age groups at the center. All teachers are expected to be flexible, professional, and follow the guidelines outlined in the employee handbook.

Qualifications:

• Have A High School Diploma Or Equivalent

• Be At Least 18 Years Of Age

• Have Experience Working With Children

• Be Reliable And Conscientious In Carrying Out Assigned Duties

• Demonstrate A Patient And Loving Attitude Toward Children

• Be Flexible In Working With Children Of Different Ages

• Be Willing To Take Time To Interact With Children As Well As Supervise Them

• Be Healthy And Submit A Recent Health Assessment From A Medical Doctor

• Meet The Requirements Of The Law Pertaining To Convictions And Felonies Or Misdemeanors

• Willingness To Participate In Training Offer Throughout The Year

• Maintain Strict Confidentiality Regarding Our Children And Their Families

Responsibilities:

• Know The Daily Schedule And Be Prepared For Each Activity

• Supervise Personnel Assigned To Assist With Daily Group Activities

• Prepare Activities Ahead Of Time In Case Of A Schedule Change Such As Rain

• Maintain A Clean And Orderly Physical Environment Conductive To The Growth And Development Of Children, And Use

Equipment And Supplies Conscientiously, Returning Them To Their Proper Place

• Attend And Actively Contribute To Staff Meetings And Training Classes

• Relate To Children And Be Interested In What They Have To Say And What They Are Doing

• Make Sure That Children Are Never Left Alone

• Be Aware Of Dress Code Issues And Personal Conversations And How They Reflect On The School

• Keep Information About Children Confidential, Many Times What Is Said About A Child Comes Back To Parents Or School

Personnel Reflecting Poorly On The Teacher

• Keep Children Safe At All Times

• Cooperate With Other School Staff And Parents

• Identify And Report Any major Problems To The Site Director For Proper Solution

• Always Speak To The Site Director Instead Of Going Directly To A Parent

• Interact With Children In A Manner That Clearly Conveys Love And Acceptance

• Respond To Children By Smiling, Praising, And Speaking In A Positive Tone Of Voice

Qualities That We Look For In Our Staff:

Warmth Confidence Communication With Children

Sense Of Humor Communication Skills Creativity

Patience Organizing Ability Sensitivity To Individuals

Openness Maturity Ability To Control Situations

Common Sense Nurturance Leadership

Flexibility Energy And Enthusiasm Cooperation

Willingness To Grow Commitment To Children Dependability

Initiative Peer Relations

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.50 - $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17